Brisbane Koala Bushlands (Plunkett Mallee Circuit)
Southeast koala bushland reserves with rare Plunkett Mallee — ~2.4 km circuit option; stay clear of Venman National Park boundaries.
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Dog-friendly hikes near Burbank
Search by suburb to see the nearest parks, walks, hikes and beaches first. Growing curated list for NSW, VIC and QLD — not every council oval or trail. Always check council signs on the day.
Daisy Hill Conservation Park Trail
Eucalypt forest tracks south of the city — calmer than Toohey for dogs that prefer wider trails and tree shade.
View placeKarawatha Forest Discovery Trail
Southern bush reserve with a discovery trail feel — good for dogs that like sniff-work on gravel and dirt paths.
View placeBayview Conservation Area Trails
Huge Redland shared-trail network (~60 km) through wetlands and bush — Days Rd / Filling Rattler style loops suit confident on-leash dogs.
View placeMt Gravatt Summit Track
Steep ~2 km return climb through Toohey Forest eucalypts to city and bay views — a classic southside summit with dogs on-leash.
View placeToohey Forest Tracks
Bushland network close to the city with enough elevation change to feel like a proper hike — popular with fit local dogs.
View placeSeven Hills Circuit
Inner-east bushland loop about 3 km — feels remote despite being ~10 km from the CBD; multiple street entries.
View placeMt Coot-tha Summit Tracks
Brisbane’s signature lookout hike with city views — stick to signed council tracks and avoid hot midday climbs.
View placeMateLoop lists places for convenience. Distances are approximate from suburb centres. Council rules, times and seasonal bans change — always follow local signs and official council websites.